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How to get fromPortland to Downtown San Diegoby plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Portland to Downtown San Diego by plane, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane PDX - SAN
    4h 51m
    $85–308

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Sacramento Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0500
    2. Take the bus from Sacramento Bus Station to San Diego Greyhound Bus Stopbus bus Greyhound US0831
    28h 41m
    $178–345

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Portland to Los Angelestrain train Coast Starlight
    2. Take the train from Los Angeles to San Diegotrain train Pacific Surfliner
    34h 59m
    $432–870

  4. Drive 1,082.5 mi

    1. Drive from Portland to Downtown San Diegocar car 1,082.5 mi
    18h 16m
    $198–286

Portland to Downtown San Diego by train, bus, and foot (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration34h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$432Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 950.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Portland, OR, USA and Downtown San Diego, CA, USA?

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and Southwest Airlines fly from Portland International Airport (PDX) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Curbside Bus Stop to Downtown San Diego via Sacramento Bus Station, San Diego Greyhound Bus Stop, Old Town Station, and Santa Fe Depot in around 28h 41m.

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